blameless

/ˈbleɪmləs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbleɪmləs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈblām-ləs/ (ame, mw)

blameless — adjective

  • blamelesspositive
  • more blamelesscomparative
  • most blamelesssuperlative

1. not having done anything wrong or bad, so that you cannot fairly be blamed for a

1.形容詞B2
釋義

not having done anything wrong or bad, so that you cannot fairly be blamed for a problem, mistake, or failure

例句

The bus driver was blameless because the other car ran a red light.

blameless + because + reason for innocence

A thorough investigation showed that the charity's accounts were blameless.

passive: found to be blameless

同義詞
  • innocent

    stronger moral connotation; preferred in legal settings

  • faultless

    even stronger — suggests no mistakes or flaws at all

  • guiltless

    slightly formal; close in meaning but less common

反義詞
  • blameworthy

    formal; directly opposite meaning

  • guilty

    stronger moral or legal connotation

文法句型

be + blameless

find [someone] + blameless

feel + blameless + for [reason]

用法筆記

Often used after linking verbs such as 'be', 'feel', or 'find someone to be'. The phrase 'not entirely blameless' is common and suggests the person or thing bears some partial responsibility.

常見錯誤

❌She blameless the accident.
✅She was blameless for the accident.
💡'blameless' is an adjective, not a verb. Use a linking verb like 'was' or 'felt' before it.
❌The judge said the defendant was blameless of the crime.
✅The judge said the defendant was innocent of the crime.
💡'blameless' describes freedom from fault in a situation or mistake; 'innocent' is the usual word in legal contexts regarding crimes.